Tenants here report persistent problems – mould, damp, and sewage backwash, and more recently an infestation of rats – to their landlord. They don’t understand it what it is to live in these conditions — Neil MaloneyTheirs is the biggest landlord in the State – Dublin City Council. Dublin City Council was “awaiting a response” and in the meantime was “progressing design development”. We are sick of reporting it to [Dublin City Council] and getting nowhere.” Her rent is “about €50 a week”. Two decades on, issues remain with damp, mould, water ingress, collapsing roofs, cracks and defective heating systems.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2026 07:31 UTC